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SYB 34R

1976 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,594 mi
Last recorded30,594 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier50,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYB 34R
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 30,594 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 30,397 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 29,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,573 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,611 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,607 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 27,607 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,508 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 25,270 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 25,205 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 23,718 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?

Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
4,678
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
179,147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63,789
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61,692
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58,060
constant velocity joint gaiter split 47,336
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34,943
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SYB 34R is a 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 50,575 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cavalier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SYB 34R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cavalier typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 50 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SYB 34R registered?

SYB 34R is a 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is SYB 34R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYB 34R shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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